Origin
Wethersfield, CT
Late night in Wethersfield on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wethersfield, CT to Hamden, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wethersfield, CT
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Hamden, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 29.2-mile journey from Wethersfield to Hamden is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete this trip in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budget roughly $5 for fuel, which keeps this drive very budget-friendly for a solo traveler or a carpool. Since the entire route stays within Connecticut, you will find it consistent and easy to navigate. Because of the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a highly efficient way to get between these two points without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| CT 15 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Whitney Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hart Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Great Meadow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 14.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wethersfield, CT and Hamden, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
460 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Hart Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hart Street
3
Turn left onto Great Meadow Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Great Meadow Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
5
Merge onto I 91
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 91
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
8 sec
Toward CT 15 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CT 15
13 mi
·
15 min
·
CT 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 52
Toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Whitney Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitney Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
CT 10
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hart Street
Turn right onto Hart Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 South: New Haven
Navigation decision point
Toward I 91 South: New Haven
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CT 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward CT 15 South
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 15 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CT 15 South
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Hamden, Whitney Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hamden, CT
Late night in Hamden on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will start by navigating the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.2 miles on I-91. As you progress, the route transitions from the fast-paced flow of I-91 and CT-15 into the more moderate pace of Whitney Avenue. The experience behind the wheel is primarily an interstate grind, so expect a steady, consistent rhythm for the majority of the trip. The transition to local roads toward the end of the route provides a brief change in scenery as you reach your final destination in Hamden.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and CT 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hart Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hamden, CT
Full guide →Hamden is a suburb of the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Quinnipiac University has a significant impact on the town. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant". It had about 59,500 in 2025.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hamden, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamden, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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